dvdswan

that would be nice, but even if it gets 18 mpg that's what the 4 cyl was getting.

dvdswan

so time for another update. guess I've been slacking a little. worked on the tailgate today. time for some real bodywork now. yuck.

dvdswan

so I got off my *** and started working on the truck again.

started on the rear bumper and instrument cluster...













seeing if the gauges will fit the stock cluster...

dvdswan

cluster getting closer...

without cluster lens...



with cluster lens...

dvdswan

so a little updating for you guys.

I finished the cluster and wiring for it.


started the body work...




made some cradles...


took the body off...


and started painting...














still needs a little more before the clear coat goes on but the weather has put the painting on hold.

DW SD

killer job. I love it.
I was puzzled by the use of the vacuum gauge (and absence of temp) and then saw it replaced with the water temp.
How did the cooling connections work out? Don't think I saw a final of those.

cool.

matt99

iTrader: (4)

Yea how did the coolant system end up routing. Where did you source the blinker signals and how hard were they to wire in. I like gauge cluster and really dig the paint scheme

dvdswan

thanks guys. the truck is still in pieces so nothing is hooked up yet. I haven't decided where the vacuum gage is going ( it was only in one of the pics so I didn't have to deal with the coolant sender ). I plan on using one of the ports in the head. the truck wiring is still being used so the blinkers will be wired into the original cluster wiring.

so I got home from work and the day was gorgeous so I decided to paint the hood, cowl, hood hinges and louvers. all turned out great except the hood, I didn't prep that well at all. I don't know how I missed it but it looks like ***. I taped off the doors so I will paint those after the hood is done and I have the stencils/decals.

LQ4-E39

iTrader: (7)

very rad and 80s! great work.

dvdswan

thank you.

one step closer...

dvdswan

INTRODUCING...

the TRUCK that NISSAN should have BUILT!!!! ok maybe the body....





so, after 3 coats of clear I am very happy with the results. there are some blemishes from the newbie. a run on the left front fender and minor orange peel. 5-7' it looks awesome up close you can see it. I think that might buff out.... I hope. IMO, its an AWESOME looking truck and yes I will pat myself on the back.

hood, cowl, and tailgate will get done later.

now all I have to do is put the fuel line on the frame, tighten up loose parts, put the cab on and then wiring. hoping to here it run in 2 weeks. and drive by the end of June

dvdswan

few recent pics